Relics of Saint Pio
Relics of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
St. Peter the Apostle Parish & School
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Schedule | Parking | Docudrama | Gift Shop | St. Pio Biography
The Saint Pio Foundation has granted the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth a first-class relic of Saint Pio, along with four other dioceses (Salina, Kansas; Pittsburgh, Philadelphia; Fargo, North Dakota; and San Francisco, California), forming a cross over the United States. The relic, a fragment of blood-stained gauze from a side wound of Saint Pio, will be displayed at St. Peter the Apostle in Fort Worth.
Most Reverend Michael F. Olson, STD, MA, will be the main celebrant for the evening Mass where he will bless the installation of the relic. Afterwards, there will be a pre-screening of the docudrama Saint Pio of Pietrelcina: Man of Hope and Healing in the school gym of St. Peter the Apostle. Light refreshments will be provided.
An ongoing relic veneration schedule will be set up at St. Peter the Apostle parish after the September 18 Mass for those unable to attend or wishing to visit again. Please visit the parish website for more details.
Schedule
| Time / Location | Description |
| 7:30 a.m. (Main Sanctuary) | Installation of the Relic |
| 8:00 a.m. (Main Sanctuary) | Mass |
| 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Main Sanctuary) | Veneration of the Relic |
| 6:00 p.m. (Main Sanctuary) | Mass and Blessing of the Installation of the Relic with Bishop Michael F. Olson |
| 8:00 p.m. (School Gym) | Docudrama premier of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina: Man of Hope and Healing |
Parking
The PDF map below shows the best locations for parking. Note: South Cherry Lane is currently under construction due to work being done at Brewer Middle School across the street from St. Peter the Apostle Parish and School.
Parking map (Coming soon!)
Docudrama
The Saint Pio Foundation and EWTN are excited to announce the production of the first American docudrama about the life of Saint Pio, titled: Saint Pio of Pietrelcina: Man of Hope and Healing, which will be pre-screened for the first time in the school gym of St. Peter the Apostle. Light refreshments will be provided.
Gift Shop
A gift shop with items for sale will be available in the narthex of St. Peter the Apostle Parish. The faithful will be able to purchase rosaries, crosses, t-shirts, prayer cards, books, third-class relic cards, and other images of Saint Pio.
Biography
Saint Pio was born on May 25, 1887, in Pietrelcina, southern Italy. He was tutored privately until his entry to the novitiate of the Capuchin Friars at the age of 15. Of feeble health but strong will, with the help of grace, he completed the required studies and was ordained a priest in 1910.
On September 20, 1918 the five wounds of our Lord’s passion appeared on his body, making him the first stigmatized priest in the history of the Catholic Church. Countless persons were attracted to his confessional and many more received his saintly counsel and spiritual guidance through correspondence.
His whole life was marked by long hours of prayer and continual austerity. His letters to his spiritual directors reveal the ineffable suffering, physical and spiritual, which accompanied him all through his life. They also reveal his deep union with God, his burning love for...
As part of the several international initiatives to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Saint Pio Foundation, we are delighted to make ten authentic photographs of Saint Pio available to all faithful. You can download them here.
Contacts:
John Cuccaro
Director of Communications
817-945-9420
817-940-1129
Anna Mudd
Chancery Events Manager
817-945-9318
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